CHINA'S MILITARY POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: A 3+1 MODEL FRAMEWORK
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| contents | <p><em><span lang="EN-US">China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has become a hallmark of the country's economic and developmental strategy, inherently carries military risks and opportunities when considered within the broader context of security. As China moves forward with the implementation of the BRI, it inevitably confronts multidimensional threats, prompting the establishment of strategic engagements with various countries across different regions. Accordingly, this study aims to analyze the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative on China’s military policy with a focus on security. The research centers on three security-oriented<span> </span>models<span> </span>China<span> </span>appears<span> </span>to<span> </span>employ<span> </span>along<span> </span>the<span> </span>BRI<span> </span>route.<span> </span>In<span> </span>addition,<span> </span>the growing role of Chinese private security companies (PSCs) in protecting national interests on the international stage is also examined as a key component. Specifically, the study adopts the Djibouti model for strategically important ports, the Mekong model for fostering and deepening mutual cooperation, and the Damascus model as a framework for avoiding high-risk engagements, metaphorically referred to as “avoiding fire that will burn itself.” The central research question is formulated as follows: “How has the Belt and Road Initiative been reflected in China’s military policies?” The study addresses this question through an analysis of regional dynamics, employing the aforementioned models and the role of private security actors. Finally, the conclusion offers a comprehensive evaluation of the models concerning the research question and presents relevant policy recommendations.</span></em></p> |
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| spellingShingle | CHINA'S MILITARY POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: A 3+1 MODEL FRAMEWORK UYSAL, Füsun Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chinese Military Policy, Security Strategy, Geopolitics, Private Security Companies (PSCs), Djibouti Model, Mekong Model, Strategic Ports, Risk Mitigation. <p><em><span lang="EN-US">China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has become a hallmark of the country's economic and developmental strategy, inherently carries military risks and opportunities when considered within the broader context of security. As China moves forward with the implementation of the BRI, it inevitably confronts multidimensional threats, prompting the establishment of strategic engagements with various countries across different regions. Accordingly, this study aims to analyze the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative on China’s military policy with a focus on security. The research centers on three security-oriented<span> </span>models<span> </span>China<span> </span>appears<span> </span>to<span> </span>employ<span> </span>along<span> </span>the<span> </span>BRI<span> </span>route.<span> </span>In<span> </span>addition,<span> </span>the growing role of Chinese private security companies (PSCs) in protecting national interests on the international stage is also examined as a key component. Specifically, the study adopts the Djibouti model for strategically important ports, the Mekong model for fostering and deepening mutual cooperation, and the Damascus model as a framework for avoiding high-risk engagements, metaphorically referred to as “avoiding fire that will burn itself.” The central research question is formulated as follows: “How has the Belt and Road Initiative been reflected in China’s military policies?” The study addresses this question through an analysis of regional dynamics, employing the aforementioned models and the role of private security actors. Finally, the conclusion offers a comprehensive evaluation of the models concerning the research question and presents relevant policy recommendations.</span></em></p> |
| title | CHINA'S MILITARY POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: A 3+1 MODEL FRAMEWORK |
| topic | Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chinese Military Policy, Security Strategy, Geopolitics, Private Security Companies (PSCs), Djibouti Model, Mekong Model, Strategic Ports, Risk Mitigation. |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15387602 |